NW Toastmaster – Making your occasion special

Wedding Celebrant

As a Wedding Celebrant I can offer you the Wedding Ceremony that you want. With a Civil Registrars ceremony you are very restricted to what YOU can do. Not so with me! What is not so commonly known or understood in this country – is that ONLY the Declaratory Words and the Contracting Words have to be said in a Registry Office, in order for your marriage to be recognised in law and for a marriage certificate to be issued. This can be done before your big day! Out of interest theses words are:-

Declaratory Words

“I do solemnly declare that I know not of any lawful impediment why I (your name) may not be joined in matrimony to (partners name)”

Contracting Words

“I call up these persons here present to witness that I (your name) do take thee (partners name) to be my lawful wedded wife (or husband)” (this wording will vary slightly for couples forming a Civil Partnership)

I can offer you a unique ceremony that suits you both. If you have children we can include them in the promises to each other for instance. I have listed below some of the special ceremonies/rituals that we can include to make your day so unique!

Signing & Witness Ceremony

A brief ceremony involving the couple and 2-4 witnesses, Each in turn sign a keepsake parchment which is then presented to the newlyweds.

Unity Sand Ceremony Option

The Unity Sand Ceremony is ideal for any wedding. This ceremony option symbolises the joining of the couple. Family Celebrants often suggest this ritual when there are young children involved and the couple is looking for a ritual to involve the children.

Wine Box / Love Letter

The couple will write love letters to each other before the wedding which they will seal in an envelope. They will choose their favourite bottle of wine or drink of choice and place these and any other memorabilia in the wine box. If clients choose this ceremony option during the wedding ceremony, they will seal the box and vow not to open the box until an anniversary of their choice. The only other time that the box can be unsealed is when they are having thoughts of separating at which time they will drink the wine and read the letters which will hopefully remind them why they fell in love and chose to be together in the first place.

Breaking of the Glass Ceremony

The Breaking of the Glass Ceremony is traditionally used at Jewish weddings; this ceremony option signifies the end of the ceremony and the time of celebration. As a health & safety concern, the glass (often two champagne flutes), is placed in a cloth bag prior to breaking it.

Wine Ceremony

In the Wine ceremony the couple can either choose to pour one white glass and one red glass to create a blush, that they will both drink from, or there can be a pouring of one glass that they both will drink from.

Broom Jumping Ceremony

The Broom Jumping Ceremony is based upon tradition which symbolises the clearing away of negativity with a sweep of the broom and creating a threshold for the couple to cross over into their new life together.

Rose Ceremony

In the Rose ceremony the couple can choose to present roses to the mothers / grandmothers as a way of showing appreciation for their support. The roses can also be presented as the first gifts that the couple will give to each other.

Dove Release Ceremony

In the Dove Release Ceremony, doves choose one partner for life and make this commitment until death. It is said that if doves are seen on your wedding day, a happy home is assured. It is the folklore belief that releasing doves is a ceremony option that signifies new beginnings.

Hand Wrapping Ceremony / Hand Fasting

The original meaning of “tying the knot”. A Celtic tradition, where the hands are tied with ribbons / cloth in the shape of the infinity symbol, to symbolise the bringing together of the two hearts, in a marriage of strength and unity forever. Your children can help with this ceremony and this ties you all in as one.

Unity Candle

This ritual has long been used in Catholic weddings, but as a traditional ceremony option it also holds a universal meaning. It symbolises the joining of the couple in marriage as well as the joining of their two original families. The couple’s mothers can light their individual candles for them as a symbol to show that they are moving on from their family to create a new family together.

First Kiss Last Kiss

This is a ceremony option involves the mother of both the Bride and the Groom. They are called upon to join the Bride and Groom near the end of the ceremony. The mothers gave their children there first kiss when they came into the world and they will give their last kiss as single individuals before sending them on their new journey as husband / wife / life partner.

As you can see, it really is different and each ceremony would be tailor made for you! Once the ceremony is complete I can then change and help you with organising the rest of the day as your Professional Toastmaster. By combining both roles you will enjoy a substantial discount off what would be the Registrars fee for coming out to the venue to hold their ceremony. Do call me on 07758241411 and we can arrange a suitable time and date to meet up, at no cost to you, to go through everything to plan your perfect day!

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Christian,
Mike Gollop, Chairman Liverpool Male Voice Choir here.
I just wanted to thank you again, most sincerely, for officiating at the Town Hall concert on Monday evening. You were most accommodating and patient, and presided over the evening with a strong presence, yet calm and understated at the same time. Most impressive. And, as I said on the night, you’re truly a ‘class act’.
Thank you ~ and well done. Regards Mike

Thank you Christian!

Just wanted to send a huge thank you for all you did at our wedding on Saturday.
We had such a beautiful day and your kindness and professionalism was truly appreciated. We have received lots of wonderful comments from our guests.
Thank you again. The new Mr & Mrs D’Arcy!!

Wedding Thank you

Now we’ve had chance to let the dust settle a bit I just wanted to thank you for your services at the wedding. We recognised from an early stage the value of having a good master of ceremonies and everyone agreed you did a great job. I would happily recommend you to anyone who is considering whether to have a toastmaster or not. Good luck with your future endeavours . Glen & Sue Bird

Thank you for being our Toastmaster!!

“We got married at Thornton Manor and Chris was our toastmaster.
Chris was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. We met Chris twice before the wedding (once at our house and once at Thornton Manor). We really felt like Chris took the time to get to know us both before the wedding; he made sure he knew all the little details which he would need to take care of on the day which were important to us. He also suggested things that neither of us would have ever thought of!
We have had so …

Toastmaster for Heather & Dave at Thornton Manor

“One last mention to Chris Caroe Toastmaster, thank you for all of your help and advice on the day. Your organisation of the wedding party was flawless, the day ran perfectly. Fabulous job! If any future bride and grooms are considering having a Toastmaster at their wedding then Chris is your guy, totally professional and ensured that the bride, groom and their guests didn’t worry about a thing! Amazing!” Siobhan & Nick’s Wedding Willington Hall

Wedding at Willington Hall Tanya Davies Photographer

“Chris Caroe was our toastmaster at the DHF Gala Dinner at the Carden Park Hotel on 10 October 2014. We could not have made a better choice. Chris was the ultimate professional, a real hit with everyone and nothing was too much trouble for him. He went above and beyond the call of duty in helping us prepare for our guests’ arrival, was welcoming to all and was an excellent support to the organisers on the night. I am more than delighted to recommend Chris’ services to anyone seeking a first …

Toastmaster at DHF Gala Dinner

“Well, where do we start? Chris was amazing from the second we met him to discuss what we wanted for our wedding day, he listened to all of our ideas and really took note of how we wanted the day to flow. By the end of the first meeting we felt like we’d known Chris for years because he is just so easy to get on with – and he’s got a great sense of enthusiasm for what he does, which we loved!
The day of the wedding ran so smoothly and that is largely down to Chris doing such an amazing job of…

Wedding at The Richmond Hotel Liverpool

“Now the dust has settled and I am back at work I just wanted to send you a brief email to thank you most sincerely for doing a splendid job as the Toastmaster last Friday at Holly’s & Alex’s wedding. The day was perfect, everything went according to plan and this was in no small part thanks to you and a particular compliment for your part in Ben’s mandarin address – the dashing between tables act enhanced it perfectly!!! it was one of many highlights.” David – The Brides Father

Toastmaster for Holly & Alex's Wedding

“Thank you Chris for helping to make our day perfect, we had the most amazing time and with the hard work of you, as our Toastmaster, and everyone at the Doubletree Chester, we could just let it happen around us!” Holly & Alex

Holly & Alex Doubletree Chester

“A huge thank you from the PTA and School for your services at our Summer Ball. The success of the evening was in no small part due to your quiet efficiency and cheerful manner. A good time was had by all and due to your very hard work with the auction we managed to raise a very healthy sum for school funds.” Chair PTA Cransley School